Brain researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have been awarded a $4 million grant for the miniscope they developed to better observe brain activity in animals. The grant was … [+1958 chars]
The Antikythera mechanism is an ancient shoebox-sized device that is sometimes called the world's oldest computer for its ability to perform astronomical calculations. Discovered by sponge divers o… [+8899 chars]
When you look at a region of the sky where stars are born, you see a cloud of gas and dust and a bunch of stars. It’s really a beautiful sight. In most places, the stars all end up being about the sa… [+4164 chars]
How advanced can a civilization become? The technological advancement of a civilization will be dependent upon how much energy that civilization has at its disposal. In 1964, the astronomer Nikolai K… [+3175 chars]
